Knee and Lower Limb Pain
Causes include:
Muscle stiffness due to poor posture or overuse
Muscle, tendon, ligament injuries
Osteoarthritis – wear and tear of the cartilage
Ilio Tibial Band Syndrome – pain and swelling on the outer side of the knee
Patellofemoral Syndrome – friction on the underside of the kneecap
Chondromalacia Patellae – degeneration of the cartilage of the kneecap
Housemaid’s Knee / Baker’s Cyst – inflammation of the fluid-filled cushion that protects the muscles and tendons from rubbing on the bone
Plantar Fasciitis – inflammation of the muscles and tendons that support the arch of the foot
Treatment:
Stretching, massage and articulation techniques
Rehabilitation and stretching programme
Gait analysis
Aftercare advice
Preventative and postural advice